Rebecca Braslau

“Each year, I receive emails, cards and letters from students telling me that they expected to hate the class, but instead learned to love organic chemistry”

Rebecca Braslau is a Professor in the Chemistry Department. She teaches the first quarter of Organic Chemistry, and received the Excellence in Teaching Award after the 2013-2014 academic year.

Interview Questions
0:00 Introduction0:32 How do you keep students engaged?1:41 How do you implement collaborative learning in your classes?2:55 How do you use technology in the classroom?3:46 What does your research focus on?4:38 How does your research affect your teaching?5:23 What is the Thai Research Experience for Undergraduates Program?6:04 How has your teaching style changed over time?6:41 What do you find the most satisfying about teaching?